Tucker Carlson and a former Democratic National Committee official clashed over the rising threat of the MS-13 gang, whose motto is "rape, control, kill."

The murderous gang has been repeatedly acknowledged by President Trump as a growing concern nationwide, and has most recently been terrorizing a middle school in Maryland.

The violent gang has infiltrated the predominantly Hispanic William Wirt Middle School, and is trying to recruit students there.

Former DNC Press Secretary Jose Aristimuno said Tuesday that some Republicans -- including Carlson -- have unjustly labeled Hispanics and Latinos as gang members just because of their ethnicity.

"You're a ridiculous person for saying that," Carlson fired back. "I've never suggested anything like that. It's appalling that you would say that. ... You're speaking a lie, and not for the first time."

The Washington Post reported that "a small group of suspected MS-13 members ... throw gang signs, sell drugs [and] draw gang graffiti" at the school.

Aristimuno said that President Trump has said that the majority of illegal immigrants are criminals.

"You're lying for political gain, as always," Carlson replied.

William Wirt School in MD is terrorized by MS-13. Gang members start fights, sell drugs & even rape other students. Teachers fear speaking out bc they fear it could cost them their jobs. Elites don't care. Their kids don’t go there.

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